Direct Support Professional Weekends

We have an immediate opening for kind individuals who are self-motivated, creative and patient. You must have the physical ability to transfer participant from wheelchair to bed/toilet. Must have a valid driver's license and willing to learn to drive a wheelchair accessible van.

Required availability for weekend shift 10:00pm Friday through 10:00pm Sunday

(some weekend shift hours may be paid through IHSS)

You will be providing support to help individuals live independent lives; tasks may include, but not limited to:

Domestic Home Care including, but not limited to cleaning, cooking, and laundry

Domestic Self Care including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, and hygiene

Financial management such as budgeting, assisting client with good money choices

Promote healthy choices with diet, medical appointments, medications, exercise programs

Identify household needs and safety issues

Promote recreation through social activities, classes, and areas of personal interest

Support relationships with family and friends, and facilitation of new relationships

Provide transportation for school, work, appointments, and community outings

Attending monthly staff meetings, in-services, safety meetings, training.

Document daily log notes, medication sheets, incident reports, etc.

Communicate any major changes in participant's schedule to your supervisor immediately.

Record actual hours worked on our time and attendance system via smartphone, and submit on time.

Follow Emergency Procedures (chain of authority, 911)

Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

Skills:

Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing- Communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.

Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Teamwork- Ability to effectively work in a team and respect co-workers.

Self-Directed- Ability to work independently

Be professional with family members, care providers, Regional Center and circle of supports.

Decision Making- Ability to make good judgement that benefits the participant and their preference.

Role Model- Be a positive role model for client, including age-appropriate, socially acceptable behavior.

Benefits:

Company pays a significant portion of employees healthcare

Dental Insurance

401K

Paid time off

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) preferred, not required.

Covid 19 fully vaccinated.

Pass background check

Valid Driver's License

Willing to drive wheelchair accessible van

Requires the ability to be mobile (including, but not limited to lifting, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting).

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

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